USF Main Campus Admission Requirements
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USF Main Campus Admission Overview
USF Main Campus admission requirements are competitive. Last year USF Main Campus admitted 43.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 1130-1320 / ACT 24-29. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
USF Main Campus requires the SAT or ACT for 2026-27.
USF Main Campus Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Average
Admission difficulty for University of South Florida
Acceptance Rate
The USF Main Campus acceptance rate is 43.2%. Last year, 29,621 of 68,576 applicants were admitted. That is the 9th lowest acceptance rate in Florida and the 186th lowest in the nation.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into USF Main Campus and can you get accepted?
USF Main Campus is a competitive school to get into, turning away a substantial share of applicants. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 23% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
USF Main Campus GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Estimated High School GPA CollegeSimply estimate of incoming freshman GPA on a 4.0 scale.
3.64*Typical High School Grades Letter grade for the estimated average, not a cutoff.
A-Estimated GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.64*
Average GPA
USF Main Campus has not published an average GPA for enrolled freshmen. CollegeSimply estimates about a 3.64 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale, based on this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges. That is an estimate, not a school-reported average.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.
*3.64 is a CollegeSimply estimate, not a school-reported average. It is modeled from this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges.
USF Main Campus Test Policy
Test Submission Requirements
The University of South Florida requires freshman applicants to submit official SAT, ACT, or Classic Learning Test (CLT) scores for the 2026-27 cycle. Scores must come directly from the testing agency; USF will not accept scores from the Common App, a counselor, or a PDF screenshot. USF superscores by using the highest SAT, ACT, or CLT section scores across test dates and does not require or consider the SAT Essay or ACT writing section. Applicants for summer or fall should take an exam before December so scores arrive in time. Students earning a Florida A.A. degree with their high school diploma may be reviewed under Board of Governors regulation 6.005 without scores.
Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://www.usf.edu/admissions/freshmen/admission-information/academic-requirements.aspx
USF Main Campus SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1130-1320Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
78%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 580
- Math 550
- Composite 1130
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 660
- Math 660
- Composite 1320
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at USF Main Campus typically score around a 1230 SAT (middle 50% 1130–1320) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 80th percentile nationally. USF Main Campus ranks #10 in the state of Florida for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1130 to 1320
SAT policy
You must send SAT or ACT for 2026-27. Confirm current rules on the school's site.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1230 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
USF Main Campus ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
24-29Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
22%25th Percentile Scores
- English 23
- Math 22
- Composite 24
75th Percentile Scores
- English 29
- Math 27
- Composite 29
Average ACT
Incoming testers at USF Main Campus typically have around a 26 ACT (mid-50 24–29) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 82nd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. USF Main Campus places #10 among colleges in Florida for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 24 to 29
ACT policy
ACT or SAT is required for 2026-27. Check the school's site for current rules.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 26.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
65% of University of South Florida freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 30% are in the top ten percent.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and SAT or ACT compare with last year's enrolled class. This is not a personal probability of admission.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to University of South Florida and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Test scores: school admissions site, 2026-27. Other fields: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
May 1, 2027Days left to Apply
243Applicants have 243 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on May 1, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to University of South Florida is $30.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
USF Main Campus is test-required for 2026-27. Last year it admitted 43.2% of applicants. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Other Colleges to Apply To
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=137351.
GPA calculator: University of South Florida GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026